Add all the ingredients for grinding- B, to a blender and make a smooth paste, you may add some water if needed, keep aside
Clean and de-vein the prawns, apply 1tsp salt and leave aside for 7-8 minutes, then wash off he salt
Heat oil in a deep pan, add star anise to the oil, add the prawns and saute for a while, after which you add the vegetables and the ground masala paste and saute for a while
Add the ground spice paste and continue to saute for 3-4 minutes. Mix in the rice flour
Add around 2 cups of water, salt to taste, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, add cubed tofu
Add the coconut milk when the veggies are almost done
Add the lemon grass, galangal, kafir lime, basil leaves
Simmer again for some time till all veggies are done and you get the desired consistency
Squeeze in the juice of one lime.
Adjust the seasonings, serve hot with boiled rice
You may use chicken in place of prawns if you like desi